How do these trees grow to be so old?
So tall?  How are they important to humans? Meet the famous Mother Tree, the Father of the Forest and the incredible Chimney Tree at Big Basin.

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Join a moonlit guided tour of the redwoods and moon gaze through telescopes. For more information, please call (831)335-7077.

Fall Creek, the northern unit of Henry Cowell Redwoods State park, is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains west of Felton. The park has 2,390 acres and about 20 miles of hiking trails.

School Group Program: Based on California State Curriculum guidelines. Teachers, please call (831) 335-7077 to schedule your tour.

 
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is one of the Top 100 Family Campgrounds in America.

Shop our Nature Store online. Or, Visit Our Park Nature Stores: Both the Foundation Stores in Henry Cowell and Big Basin Redwoods State Parks carry guides and maps of local State Parks.

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  Great Help Wanted:
Mon-Fri and Weekends 2 positions available
Summer positions for sales and customer service are available at Big Basin.
Call Lee at Mountain Parks Nature Store: 335-0782


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